Jazmin DeRice, mezzo soprano, is versatile vocalist, ranging from Early Music, Classical Oratorio, Opera and Art Song, to Jazz, Soul and contemporary styles. She works with several chamber ensembles in Maine including Porchlight Ensemble, Amethyst Chamber Ensemble, Aurora Camerata (formerly St. Mary Schola), Sheepscot Valley Chorus, Down East Singers, Lincoln Arts Festival, Maine Music Society, and Snow Pond Arts. Jazmin has performed with Opera Maine, Utopia Opera, Bronx Opera, and Floating Opera NYC with Isabel Milenski. She also gigs with many local bands, including her own, BobaFUNK. 

In addition to a robust upcoming performance schedule, Jazmin is a mentor for the Amethyst Project, adjunct voice at Bates College, Teaching Artist at 317 Main Community Music School, and has a small private studio in Woolwich. She is an active member of the Portland Rossini Club, and is part of the Maine chapter of NATS. Jazmin received her Bachelors and Masters in Vocal Performance from the University of Southern Maine, and PSD in Vocal Performance from Mannes School of Music. She has received awards from the Bay Chamber Concert series and multiple Maine NATS recognitions, including the Lillian Nordica Award. 

A note from the artist:

‘I follow these rules: show up on time, know your stuff, and be kind.’